Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 5.00 m |
Spread: | 4.00 m |
Flowering time: | Spring |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Ponds |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Commonly known as Ribbonwood, this is a deciduous, NZ native tree which has both a juvenile and adult form. Juvenile plants are “twiggy” with interlacing branches hosting foliage that is small and mid-green. As the tree ages the leaves become larger and more prominent. The juvenile stage may last 5 or more years. Soon after the foliage emerges in spring, clusters of small, yellow flowers are produced which are very aesthetic. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide with a spreading crown and grow grows best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, frost, cool climates, and periods of dry. This plant is commonly added to a mixed planting or included in revegetation programs.
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